Bargain Basket Groundbreaking Ceremony

United Church of Marco Island is excited to announce the upcoming Groundbreaking for renovations, additional parking, and improved drop off for the Bargain Basket, located at 750 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 23 at 12 noon at the Bargain Basket location! 

Since 1975, the Bargain Basket has invited and welcomed people on the Island and Collier County to donate items which in turn are priced to move with proceeds supporting organizations on the Island and in Collier County! Since inception, over $8M has gone to support those in need.  

The Groundbreaking ceremony will include light refreshments, words from Tim Smith, Chair of the Trustees and Bargain Basket Committee along with brief comments from members of City Council in attendance, along with a Prayer from Ed Brandt, Pastor.  

“This is a long-awaited milestone for the Bargain Basket,” commented Bill Johenning, Manager.  “Without the support of the United Church congregation, the Marco Island community and the City Council, this project would not be at the point of becoming a reality,” he added. 

Please plan to gather at the Bargain Basket at 12 Noon with the 15-minute ceremony beginning at 12:15! There will be shovels, hard hats, and a lot of celebration for this long-awaited moment!